For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 268 students in 61542, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 61542, IL is Lewistown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 61542 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 61542, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61542, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
61542, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 61542, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 61542, IL include Lewistown Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 61542?
1 public middle schools are located in 61542.
What is the racial composition of students in 61542?
61542 public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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